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A baby with chlamydial conjunctivitis or pneumonia due to Chlamydia trachomatis is treated with erythromycin. Because the effectiveness of treatment is only about 80%, retesting and possible retreatment should be done.
A baby born with chlamydia can be cured easily, but some are not diagnosed for years after contracting the illness.

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